“When the survivor’s substance abuse begins, it may well be the very first time that he or she has been able to block out the emotional pain of sexual abuse…I believe that most of the attempts to deaden the pain ...Read More
“There are many women, who have been beaten, controlled and abused by men in their drug addiction.” ~ Marie Edmonds, a UK-based addiction specialist It’s a frightening statistic – somewhere in America, a woman is beaten or otherwise assaulted by ...Read More
Did know that stimulants are the most-abused drugs in California? Not only does this include illicit methamphetamines, but also prescription ADHD drugs like Adderall and Ritalin. In fact, there are more people admitted to rehab for stimulant abuse in California ...Read More
"Endocarditis is a serious, hard to treat condition that significantly increases one's risk of death. We are working as a team to help find solutions for communities to combat the spread of pandemics and increase awareness in our cities about ...Read More
In a bold move, one of the lawsuits against Purdue Pharma has been updated. The complaint alleges that members of the Sackler family, which owns Purdue, are personally responsible for their company’s deceptive sales practices that helped cause the ongoing ...Read More
According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million American adults struggle with some type of anxiety disorder. The most-common treatment option is a combination of therapy and medication, usually drugs in the benzodiazepine class, referred to as ...Read More
“Even if you can stay in recovery from your addictions, as long as you hold on to the fear, anger, and grief, there’s a good chance you’ll either pick up another addiction, or return to a previous one.” ~ Barb ...Read More
“On average, there are 263 sunny days per year in San Diego or 72%. The US average is 205 sunny days or 56%. “ Best places.net Do you find yourself drinking more or using more drugs when the seasons change? ...Read More
I got sober. I stopped killing myself with alcohol. I began to think: ‘Wait a minute – if I can stop doing this, what are the possibilities? And slowly it dawned on me that it was maybe worth the risk. ...Read More
“Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson This is the second in a three-part series about the benefits of regaining your sobriety in 2019. You Shed Excess Baggage ...Read More
